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Paris Marathon 2023 to feature spectacular new route over final four kilometres

Mar 2, 2023

Paris Marathon 2023 to feature spectacular new route over final four kilometres

The re-designed route will take in iconic landmarks of the capital, including the Place de la Concorde, Opera Garnier and the Louvre Museum.

San Francisco half marathon race returns to Golden Gate Bridge

Feb 28, 2023

San Francisco half marathon race returns to Golden Gate Bridge

The iconic bay bridge will be back on the route for the half marathon after a six-year hiatus.

Ultra marathon runners told not to post online about emergency rescue

Feb 24, 2023

Ultra marathon runners told not to post online about emergency rescue

Eight people were flown to hospital with mild hypothermia after they were pulled out of the Southern Lakes Ultra.

Influencer under fire for blocking Austin Marathon route with ebikes

Feb 21, 2023

Influencer under fire for blocking Austin Marathon route with ebikes

American TikToker and Instagram influencer Matt Choi is facing scrutiny once more, this time for disrupting other runners during a marathon.

Climate change could force 'decoupling' of long-distance athletics events

Feb 20, 2023

Climate change could force 'decoupling' of long-distance athletics events

Concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat that may cause long-distance events to "decouple" from major championships.

Super League Triathlon acquires New York and Chicago triathlons from Life Time

Feb 16, 2023

Super League Triathlon acquires New York and Chicago triathlons from Life Time

The acquisition of two additional major city triathlons provides SLT with a base of mass participation events in the USA, which also includes the Malibu Triathlon.

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Broad Street Run still hasn't recovered from the impact of COVID

Feb 16, 2023

Broad Street Run still hasn't recovered from the impact of COVID

“We still haven’t figured out what this new normal is,” said Kathryn Ott Lovell, commissioner of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, which organizes the run.

Racecheck announces winners of 2022 Racecheck Awards

Feb 14, 2023

Racecheck announces winners of 2022 Racecheck Awards

The awards recognise the top-performing races in the world based on reviews received from participants who have taken part in the races.

RunSignup releases Top 100 Largest Races report

Feb 9, 2023

RunSignup releases Top 100 Largest Races report

Of the top 100 largest races only 11 races grew from 2019, with 8 new comers to the top 100 list.

Brooks becomes Parkrun’s global footwear partner in multi-year deal

Jan 31, 2023

Brooks becomes Parkrun’s global footwear partner in multi-year deal

Brooks has been involved with Parkrun since launching a three-year partnership in the UK and Ireland back in 2020.

RunSignup announces 2023 development roadmap for endurance and ticket events

Jan 31, 2023

RunSignup announces 2023 development roadmap for endurance and ticket events

Key initiatives include its free email version 2.0 system, lower cost participant insurance and simplified payment options.

Women’s Mini Marathon caught off guard with €21,000 bill for policing

Jan 31, 2023

Women’s Mini Marathon caught off guard with €21,000 bill for policing

The event has been running since 1983 and had never previously incurred such costs for services.